Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – More than 100,000 people in the United States have become allergic to red meat since 2010 in reaction to tick bites, the government reports. Medical researchers say they believe many more people have the allergy and do not know it. The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two reports on the subject recently. Ticks are very … [Read more...] about Studies: Meat Sickness from Tick Bites Getting More Common

– Manuscript – U.S. officials on Monday approved the first long-acting drug to protect babies and young children against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year. The virus is a cold-like disease for most healthy people. But it can be life-threatening in the very young and very old. Last year, a large … [Read more...] about New RSV Vaccine Approved for Children

– Manuscript – The American Southwest is experiencing extremely high temperatures and that has health officials concerned. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, federal agents reported 10 deaths in early July. Another 45 people had to be rescued from the heat. The city of Phoenix, Arizona may be on its way to breaking a record for most back-to-back days with a high temperature … [Read more...] about Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

– Manuscript – It can be difficult to know which plants and trees will perform best and produce healthy fruits and vegetables where you live. For Americans, one possible choice is the pawpaw, a tree that looks tropical but is native to much of North America. Associated Press writer Jessica Damiano is an expert in plants and gardening. She writes, “Also known as Hoosier … [Read more...] about The Pawpaw: An Easy to Grow Tree with Tasty Fruit

– Manuscript – U.S. officials gave full approval last week to Leqembi, a drug that moderately slows Alzheimer’s disease. The disease affects the brain causing memory loss and dementia. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval means the government’s health coverage, Medicare, and other health insurance plans will help pay for the drug’s cost. The FDA approved … [Read more...] about US Approves Drug to Slow Early Effects of Alzheimer’s Disease